Harrisburg, PA – Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-81 near MM 74 Results in Injuries

Harrisburg, PA (October 1, 2023) – A multi-vehicle crash occurred on Sunday, October 1st, on I-81 near mile marker 74, leading to injuries, as per Fritzi Schreffler, spokesperson for PennDOT.

At around 8:45 a.m., a FedEx tandem truck overturned and went down an embankment. Around 10 minutes later, a crash took place in the southbound lanes involving two tractor-trailers and a car. Fortunately, it seems that the car managed to avoid the collision with the tractor-trailer, but unfortunately, it was struck by debris.

Although injuries were reported, the extent and number of casualties are currently unknown. A responding ambulance transported the injured to a nearby hospital for further medical evaluation.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and authorities are working diligently to gather more information.

Our thoughts are with the individuals affected by this accident, and we hope for their swift recovery.